Archive of the Autumn 2023 Training
Welcome to the Autumn Training Series!
Each of the courses below will take you on a learning journey through four interactive workshops, each spanning 2.5 to 3 hours and delivered via zoom. Over the course of eight weeks, these engaging sessions will provide ample time for absorbing knowledge and practical application. With intimate group sizes of 6-12 participants, you'll experience personalized attention and meaningful interactions.
IMPORTANT:
- Courses are free of charge for grantees who are member of the Nonprofit Builder - your foundation is sponsoring you.
- Each course is limited to 24 places (two tracks of 12 participants). Enrol early to secure your place!
- All courses start in October. See session calendar in the course details of each course.
How to apply?
- Fill in the enrollment form for the course of your choice (includes needs assessment questions so the trainer can adapt the course to your needs.
- We will then contact your funder to confirm that they will cover your participation and confirm your enrollment to you.
- The trainer will then reach out to you about the dates, times, and other logistics.
New: Leadership Jo Richings: "Management Training for Emerging Leaders" [Course details]
About: Discover a comprehensive training program tailored exclusively for persons who are leading a team for the first time. This initiative is designed to equip those transitioning into managerial roles with indispensable skills and resources, enabling them to excel in their newfound management responsibilities. Each workshop offers immediate and practical benefits that participants can apply directly to their roles, enhancing their management capabilities and contributing to organizational success.
Format: 4 workshops spread over 10 weeks, private one-to-one coaching sessions on request.
Tangible takeaway: DISC profile (included in the course) & personal leadership development plan (with the coaching session)
>> Register here
New: Fundraising Abena Lauber: "Developing a successful fundraising strategy" [Course details]
Content: Unlock the key elements of a successful fundraising strategy with Abena Lauber. This
workshop series delves into fundamental elements of a robust fundraising strategy. You will be able to craft an actionable plan aligned with your organizational objectives. Participants will analyze current fundraising activities, outline a 3-year budget, and identify clear fundraising goals. Priority donor segments, effective donor acquisition channels, and impactful fundraising techniques will be identified.
Participants will define the most meaningful fundraising Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that will provide valuable data to track the results and progress year-to-year.
Format: 4 workshops spread over 10 weeks, with an optional private coaching session to
review and improve the fundraising strategy (30, 45 or 60 min) upon registration.
Tangible takeaway: Actionable fundraising strategy.
>> Register here
New: MEL Marta Arranz: “Real-life and fit-for purpose MEL for non-profit organizations” [Course details]
Content: Participants will work on a learning-oriented MEL strategy that identifies purpose, audiences, key learning questions, indicators and data gathering methods, spaces and moments for reflection and adaptation. They will also gain insights into how to bring their MEL work to life so that it is integrated in the project cycle.
Format: 4 workshops spread over 8 weeks. Possibility of adding individual one-to-one coaching sessions to assist with implementation.
Tangible takeaway: a draft MEL strategy, ready to use.
>> Register here
New: MEL Pablo Escorcia “Integrated MEL, Communications and Fundraising” [Course details]
Content: Participants will work on aligning three key information flows in their organization, enabling them to track what they have done and achieved, be better able to communicate this internally and externally, and use the information gathered to increase and diversify their fundraising sources. This course will help you save time, better use your resources, reduce frustration, and acquire financial and other support more easily!
Format: 5 workshops spread over 10 weeks (one every two weeks), 1 one-on-one session. There will be homework to be done after each workshop.
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Strategy Tayeb Noorbhai: “Developing your One-Page Strategic Plan; Yes: 1 Page.” [Course details]
About: Participants will develop their strategic plan using the world-famous One-Page Strategic Plan (OPSP) Framework to develop their organisations 5-year strategic plan covering their core values, mission, vision, target market and area, customer-personas, their brief theory of change (impact, outcome, outputs/activities), unique value propositions, KPIs, SWOT, 5-year goals, 1-year goals, quarterly goals and quarterly action plan.
Format: 4 workshops spread over 6 weeks, 1 private one-to-one session.
Tangible takeaway: A strategic plan on 1 piece of paper for your organisation, ready to use.
>> Register here
New: Communications Clementine Logan: "Communications in Practice." [Course details]
About: Participants will refine their organisation's story, understand key aspects of developing a communications asset, and learn how to collaborate effectively with creatives, like graphic designers.
Special feature: participants will get to work with a talented graphic designer, to polish their communications asset into something beautiful and ready to use.
Format: 4 online, interactive workshops of 2-2.5 hours, spread over 4-5 weeks. One-to-one catch-up and/or follow-up session available.
Tangible takeaways: An asset that's ready to finalise with visual elements, a creative brief, one-page organisational story, and list of free, relevant resources.
>> Register here
Communications Rose Odengo: "Strategy for Communications." [Course details]
About: This course is a cheat sheet for building a communication strategy. You don’t need prior knowledge in communication to attend this course. This will equip you with the tools to build a strong external communication arsenal to propel your fundraising and secure stronger partnerships. You’ll learn how to develop communication SMART goals and refine your target audiences, develop strategic messaging and a framework to measure the impact of your communications..
Format: 4 virtual workshops spread over eight weeks – each two hours long and one private one-on-one session..
Tangible takeaways: A ready-to-use communication strategy.
>> Register here
Communication Tzviatko Chiderov: “Elevate Your Organization’s Communication with Cutting-Edge Technology Strategies and Tools" [Course details]
About: Master Internal Communication, Captivate with External Outreach, Craft Stunning Websites, and Design Your Brand's Future.
Format: 4 (90-minute-long) sessions spread over 8 weeks, with an optional 5th session, and 1 private one-on-one session after the course
Tangible takeaways: Internal communication strategy, email campaign strategy, website development plan, branding and design strategy
>> Register here
Technology Tzviatko Chiderov: "Transform Your Organization’s Operations Using Technology Tools" [Course details]
About: Amplify Collaboration, Improve Project Management, Boost Efficiency, and Make Informed Decisions
Format: 4 (90-minute-long) sessions spread over 8 weeks, and 1 private one-on-one session after the course
Tangible takeaways: Efficient file management guide, project management best practices, automation implementation guide, dashboard design document
>> Register here
How to apply?
- Fill in the enrollment form for the course of your choice (includes needs assessment questions so the trainer can adapt the course to your needs.
- We will then contact your funder to confirm that they will cover your participation and confirm your enrollment to you.
- The trainer will then reach out to you about the dates, times, and other logistics.
Note: The training courses are delivered in English. If you need training in another language (e.g. Spanish), please reach out and we do our best to organise something if we find a quorum of six persons, or else a training specific to your organisation.
Certification for participants
Participants who attend a full course will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Those who apply the knowledge inside their organisation, validated by their trainer, will receive a Certificate of Applied Learning. Read more about Nonprofit Builder training certifications and credit system here.
Any questions please address to academy@nonprofitbuilder.org.
Thank you and see you soon!
Your NPB team: Anna, Nataliia, Yuliia, Natasha, and Daniele